Overview
About Mathematical Methods
Mathematical Methods’ major domains are algebra, functions, relations and their graphs, calculus and statistics.
Subject summary
| Subject type | Assessment | QCE credits | Contributes to ATAR |
|---|
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General
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Internal assessment (50%)
External assessment (50%)
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Up to 4
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Yes
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What will students learn?
In studying Mathematical Methods, students will learn about:
- algebra, statistics and functions
- calculus and further functions
- further calculus
- further functions and statistics.
How will students be assessed?
Students will complete the following assessments:
- problem-solving and modelling task (20%)
- examination (15%)
- examination (15%)
- examination (50%).
Where can Mathematical Methods lead?
Studying Mathematical Methods can lead to:
- natural and physical sciences (especially physics and chemistry)
- mathematics and science education
- medical and health sciences (including human biology, biomedical science, nanoscience and forensics)
- engineering (including chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, avionics, communications and mining)
- computer science (including electronics and software design)
- psychology and business.
More information
Email MathematicalMethods@qcaa.qld.edu.au or phone (07) 3864 0378, (07) 3120 6137.
